The questionable way lawmakers get taxpayers to fund borderline-political ads

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One of Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar's tax-payer funded billboard advertisements near the airport in Detroit, Michigan.
One of Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar's tax-payer funded billboard advertisements near the airport in Detroit, Michigan.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene voted against over $9.3 million in federal funding for her district. She's bragging about it anyway.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia at a press conference on Capitol Hill on February 6, 2024.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia at a press conference on Capitol Hill on February 6, 2024.

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Former Trump official files class-action lawsuit seeking $50 million for lawmakers who say they haven't been paid enough

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Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli speaking at an event in Atlanta, Georgia on August 23, 2023.
Former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli speaking at an event in Atlanta, Georgia on August 23, 2023.

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Kyrsten Sinema is still sitting on over $11 million in campaign cash — and she could easily use it to fuel her post-Senate life

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol in January.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona at the Capitol in January.

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These 4 GOP senators voted to rip away millions of dollars in federal funding that they had secured for their home states

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Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama voted against a government funding bill on Friday despite securing millions in funding for his state.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama voted against a government funding bill on Friday despite securing tens of millions in federal funding for his state.

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Arizona's Senate race just got a whole lot less interesting following Kyrsten Sinema's decision to retire

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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she will not seek reelection.
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection.

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9 years through the revolving door: How the GOP's top Senate recruit in Michigan got rich after leaving Congress

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Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan speaks at an event in North Charleston, South Carolina on March 18, 2023.
Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan speaks at an event in North Charleston, South Carolina on March 18, 2023.

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Rashida Tlaib just raised a gob-smacking $3.6 million despite facing House censure and withering criticism over her views on Israel

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib at a press conference on Capitol Hill on November 29, 2023.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib at a press conference on Capitol Hill on November 29, 2023.

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It pays to be MAGA: Kari Lake raked in $175,000 from speeches and book royalties in the year since losing the Arizona governor's race

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Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake at a Trump rally in Florida on November 8, 2023.
Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake at a Trump rally in Florida on November 8, 2023.

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Watch the moment a GOP congresswoman forgot how she voted on bills she's bragged about, but actually opposed: 'I need to ask my staff'

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Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar at a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 23, 2023.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar at a press conference on Capitol Hill on May 23, 2023.

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